Update: Arrest Made in Homicide

Detectives
arrested Manuel F. Garces, 30 of 6700 Kenmont Place and charged him with
murder.

Photo of Manuel F. Garces

Apparent Homicide in Alexandria Area

Franconia
Police District – A man was found dead in the 5400 block of Broadmoor
Street just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 7. It appears he was
assaulted by an acquaintance and died as a result of trauma to the upper
body.

An
autopsy by the Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause
and manner of death.

The
victim has been identified as Mark Earl Ives, 30, of Alexandria.

Detectives are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is
asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at
www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

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